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Physics of Blobs: Surprise Link Found to Edge Turbulence in Plasma Fusion Reactors

Blobs can wreak havoc in plasma required for fusion reactions. This bubble-like turbulence swells up at the edge of fusion plasmas and drains heat from... The post Physics of Blobs: Surprise…
SciTechDaily
2020-06-04 02:14
Today

E.R. Visits Drop Sharply During Pandemic

People even with heart problems are avoiding emergency rooms because they are worried about possible coronavirus infection, according to a C.D.C. report.…
nytimes
2020-06-04 01:32

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't prevent people from catching COVID-19, study finds

Taking the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine did not prevent people from coming down with COVID-19 after being exposed to the disease.…
livescience
2020-06-04 01:20

Genes May Leave Some People More Vulnerable to Severe Covid-19

Geneticists have turned up intriguing links between DNA and the disease. Patients with Type A blood, for example, seem to be at greater risk.…
nytimes
2020-06-04 01:17

Unlocking Clues to the Origins of the Stars and Planets With Artificial Intelligence

An artificial intelligence (AI) system analyzing data from the Gaia space telescope has identified more than 2,000 large protostars, young stars that are still forming... The post Unlocking Clues to the…
SciTechDaily
2020-06-04 01:00
Yesterday

Gulf of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’ Will Be Large This Summer, Scientists Predict

The low-oxygen zone can cause harm not just to marine life, but also to those who catch shrimp and fish for their livelihood.…
nytimes
2020-06-03 23:53

Trump Says FTC, FCC Need Probes of Social Media, Hits Amazon

President Donald Trump thinks it might be a good idea to look into what may be unfair trade practices by companies such as Google, he told Newsmax TV in an…
newsmax
2020-06-03 23:46

Fossilized stomach contents show armored dinosaur's leafy last meal

In a forest rebounding after a wildfire 110 million years ago, an armored dinosaur devoured a meal of tender ferns in western Canada before suffering a sudden death - perhaps…
reuters
2020-06-03 22:50

Scientists Have Found a Way to Shuffle Atoms to Dramatically Improve Drugs’ Effectiveness and Safety

Scientists have found a new method to strategically add deuterium to benzene, an aromatic compound commonly found in crude oil. When applied to the active... The post Scientists Have Found a…
SciTechDaily
2020-06-03 22:49

10x Less Sample Volume for High Multiplex Cytokine Analysis

Download this eBook to increase your work-away time by up to 80x with CodePlex Secretome…
the-scientist
2020-06-03 22:22

How does ketamine work as an antidepressant? It’s complicated.

Experts say we need larger studies and more data.…
livescience
2020-06-03 22:20

Astronomers turn back time to solve Einstein ring mystery

Astronomers time traveled through archives of data to spot an object that made history in the 1980s and solve a long-standing cosmic mystery.…
space
2020-06-03 22:11

Rare ancient skeleton discovery helps solve big food mystery

Researchers with the University of Exeter have announced the discovery of ancient skeletons that help solve a big food mystery: when did humans in Central America start eating maize as…
slashgear
2020-06-03 22:10

Major Hydroxychloroquine Trial Shows No Prevention Benefits

A large, double-blind study examined 821 people who had been exposed to the virus. The drug was no better at stopping Covid-19 infection than a placebo.…
wired
2020-06-03 21:51

New Understanding of Collision-Less Plasma Shock Waves, Earth’s Interaction With the Solar Wind

As the Earth orbits the sun, it plows through a stream of fast-moving particles that can interfere with satellites and global positioning systems. Now, a... The post New Understanding of Collision-Less…
SciTechDaily
2020-06-03 21:33

Jane Goodall: Humanity is doomed if we don't change after this pandemic

We must take action to prevent future pandemics, she warned.…
livescience
2020-06-03 21:26

New Study Finds Hydroxychloroquine Did Not Prevent Covid-19

The first carefully controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine given to people exposed to the coronavirus did not show any benefit.…
nytimes
2020-06-03 21:26

Paleobotanist Brian Axsmith Dies

The University of South Alabama professor, who died of complications related to COVID-19, reconstructed the historic range of plants that once grew in the southeastern US.…
the-scientist
2020-06-03 21:23

Empty Stadiums Are Boring. Here’s How Sports Teams Hope They Can Keep Fans Interested From Home.

When no one is there to catch a fly ball, will you even want to watch?…
discovermagazine
2020-06-03 21:22

'Unparalleled' discovery of ancient skeletons: Earliest maize cultivation in Mesoamerica

An international team of researchers investigated the earliest humans in Central America and how they adapted over time to new and changing environments, and how those changes have affected human…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 21:11

Metasurface design methods can make LED light act more like lasers

Researchers continue to push the boundaries of LED design a little further with a new method that could pave the way toward more efficient and versatile LED display and lighting…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 21:11

#BlackBirdersWeek co-founders talk nature and race

#BlackBirdersWeek is an online event created with the goal of promoting and encouraging the inclusion of black people in science and nature communities traditionally dominated by white people.…
livescience
2020-06-03 20:45

A promise to restore hearing

For the first time, researchers have used base editing to restore partial hearing to mice with a recessive mutation in the gene TMC1 that causes complete deafness, the first successful…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 20:43

Pinpointing the origins of Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Integrating radiocarbon dating and microarchaeology techniques has enabled more precise dating of the ancient Wilson's Arch monument at Jerusalem's Temple Mount, according to a new study.…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 20:43

Social status, not size, determines reproductive success for female mountain gorillas

Dominance rank among female mountain gorillas is not related to body size but does increase their reproductive output according to new research.…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 20:43

Genetic outcomes of translocating bighorn sheep

Bighorn sheep have maintained a distinctive population genetic structure in Wyoming, even with historical population losses and translocations.…
sciencedaily
2020-06-03 20:43

“Unparalleled Discovery” of Ancient Skeletons Reveals First Use of Maize in Mesoamerica

Almost any grocery store is filled with products made from corn, also known as maize, in every aisle: fresh corn, canned corn, corn cereal, taco... The post “Unparalleled Discovery” of Ancient…
SciTechDaily
2020-06-03 20:00

Coronavirus News: Live Updates

By winnowing the field, the White House hopes to speed the process of vaccine development. The tally of new cases is rising in the U.S., partly because of expanded testing. Italy ends travel restrictions.…
nytimes
2020-06-03 19:38

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